My first encounter with mobile phones and computers

Reflecting on my past, I realized how mobile phones were far from us. I had finished secondary before the introduction of mobile phones and it was very expensive. If you own a phone, then you are rich. I only got my first basic phone in my final year of school, a 400-level student with no gadgets🤣🤣. The phone was Motorola Blueface, it had no features beyond calling and texting, but I was thrilled to play Snake games and the ringing tone; Hello Moto as it sounded that time.

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After completing my National Youth Service, I saved up for a Nokia Xpress Music phone, which was all I could afford at the time. Later, I upgraded to a Blackberry Bold 5, and my excitement knew no bounds. I spent hours browsing the internet, taking pictures, and constantly checking my phone as someone who has been waiting on the Lord for a child and finally had one🤔. My expensive phone and I were two jolly friends who could not do without each other. This was 2010😏

About Computes

My experience with computers was similarly limited. Despite studying computer science in university, our education was largely theoretical. Most Nigerian universities focus on theory, leaving practical skills lacking. During my internship, I finally gained hands-on experience with computers. Mavis Beacon taught me typing skills, all my thoughts were on Mavis Beacon as I was eager to learn typing and be fast as a cheetah 🐆 After the Internship, I was back to my no gadgets lifestyle. However, I got back to it when I was observing youth service, I was posted as a computer typist to a road safety corps and I started developing my skills and exploring my world to learn more about computers and thank God where I am today on my tech journey.

Myself and my computer

Those struggles shaped my determination to provide better opportunities for my children. I don't want them to experience the same frustrations I faced. I want them to grow up with access to technology, exploring, and learning without limitations. Now, navigating phones and computers is second nature to me. I've come a long way, and I'm grateful for the journey. But I'm more grateful for the chance to give my children a better start.

This is in response to #digitallifestyle prompts.

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Image 2 is myself taking at work